BINGHAM MIDDLE

www.isdschools.org

730 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bingham Middle School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Independence School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both rigorous coursework and social-emotional development, Bingham Middle aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility in its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Bingham Middle encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These offerings are designed to help students discover new interests, build leadership skills, and strengthen their sense of community. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Independence community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their middle school years and beyond.

730

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BINGHAM MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	152
Black	114
Asian	4
Two or More	72
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	16

White
367 (50.3%)
Hispanic
152 (20.8%)
Black
114 (15.6%)
Two or More
72 (9.9%)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5490
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 362